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Questions tagged [itin]

ITIN stands for "Individual Taxpayer Identification Number". This is a tax id assigned by the US IRS to foreigners who need to file reports, request refunds, or otherwise interact with the IRS while not being eligible for an SSN.

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ITIN Application - IRS requesting original passport

I have filed joint tax return for 2012 tax year. My wife is not eligible for SSN (she's on H4 visa) so we included the W7 form (application for ITIN) into the package. This year the rules became more strict and our CPA told us to go to IRS in person…
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ITIN application rejected, and IRS lost one of our passports. How to get back the lost passport?

I have filed my 2012 tax return jointly with my wife, along with my wife's ITIN application, back in late March. In April, I got a letter for IRS ITIN department saying that we should send my wife's original passport to them. So we sent my wife's…
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Can I legally file zero tax return as non-resident to get ITIN?

I want to obtain an ITIN number to get a credit card / open bank account in the US. I know, IRS does not issue this number unless for tax reporting purposes. I visit the US from time to time on a visitor visa and does not have any income there. Can…
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Can I apply for an ITIN without filing a tax return?

I'm a nonresident alien (Canadian working online earning money from a US company). Currently, they're paying via mailed cheque, but I'd rather be on their payroll. However, in order to do that, I need to submit a W8BEN (to the payroll company),…
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What to do about not having an ITIN for spouse if IRS isn't being responsive?

I live and work in the US on H1B visa with recent spouse on H4. I filed my 2012 state and federal return along with spouse's w7 forms and document copies as per filing instructions but never got anything back from IRS about the ITIN or the return. I…
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Do I need an ITIN to submit form W8BEN when required by the payer?

I'm an Indian citizen residing in India. I made some money doing online tutoring in a site called Student of Fortune. But if I have to withdraw the funds, I need to submit a W8BEN form. The form asks for "U.S Taxpayer Identification number (SSN or…
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Can we add a person with no SSN/ITIN to our credit card?

If there is someone with F-1 student visa in the US and has a SSN and a credit card, can he/she add his/her spouse who has no SSN/ITIN to his/her credit card?
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Is it okay to write "non-resident" for non-resident alien spouse's SSN?

I live outside the US with my non-resident alien spouse. I want to file as married filing separately. However, in online tax preparation software, it always forces me to enter an ITIN or SSN for my spouse, even if she is a non-resident alien. Is…
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What government office can help me recover documents lost by the IRS?

In April 2016 I sent originals of several documents (including my newborn's vaccination card) to the IRS when applying for an ITIN. The IRS claims to have sent them back to me, but they have not arrived (as of September) and the IRS cannot prove…
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Can my spouse apply for an ITIN, even though he is a non-resident alien who does not pay US taxes?

My spouse does not live, work or earn money in the USA, so he doesn't pay US taxes. (I file as "married, filing separately.") But I want him to be able to apply for US credit cards. He can't get an SSN since he doesn't work in the US, but you can…
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Can I claim my wife as dependent once she gets her SSN, for a previous years return?

Here are some facts pertaining to my situation: I'm an international student on F-1 visa, and my wife joined me in US on a F-2 visa I tried to get a ITIN for her before filing my federal tax return this year, but could not due to circumstances not…
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How to get an ITIN if I don't have passport?

I'm new to investment. I never have any experience in stock investment. I'm not US citizen. I tried to make an account with online brokerage like sharebuilder, and it asked me for a SSN number. I googled and found that I need to have ITIN if I am…
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Credit History from ITIN to SSN

I am an international graduate student on an ITIN (I recieve fellowship and not assistantship so I am not eligible for SSN). I will be changing to a job that allows me to have an SSN next July. Right now, I have several debit card and a few credit…
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Contribute to Roth IRA for year 2021 without ITIN or SSN. (ITIN applied)

Context: I came to the USA via F2 (student visa) in September 2021 after getting married. My husband’s status is resident alien and he has an SSN. Additionally, he was on an F1 visa for the entire 2021. We have filed a joint income tax return for…
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Getting an ITIN or SSN | USA

I am asking this on behalf of a friend. This question is relevant for USA. ==== Her question is following ==== I recently came to the USA and am on F2 visa (student category). I am not working professionally in the US and am not getting paid from…
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